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The wars & local soldiers, 1956

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Ceasefire but War still in View (Special Cables to “Jewish Times”)

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 27 April 1956 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Wed.—The cease fire agreement between Israel and Egypt was greeted by the population with mixed feelings, because it means a postponement of the many problems which have to be solved,…

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Anzac Day

Musu Pastoge = Our Haven · Wednesday 2 May 1956 · page 4

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Her 17Th Anzac Dawn Service

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 2 May 1956 · page 1

Mrs. Doris Kerr, 55, of Denmark Street, Merrylands, was first to arrive at the Cenotaph to await…

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The Ob in the Antarctic Anzac Day wreath from Soviet ship

Tribune · Wednesday 2 May 1956 · page 10

ADELAIDE: On behalf of the crew of the Soviet Antarctic expedition ice breaker Ob, visiting Port…

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Anzac Day at Schools

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 May 1956 · page 3

Very impressive ceremonies in celebration of Anzac Day were held at Penrith High and Public Schools on Tuesday…

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P.A.F.S. Sans Souci Anzac Night

The St George Call · Thursday 3 May 1956 · page 1

On Thursday, April 19, the above lodge celebrated Anzac. Sister R. Blundell occupied the chair in a very creditable…

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St. Marys Sub-branch R.S.L. Dawn Anzac Service

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 May 1956 · page 5

A crowd of 50 R.S.L. members and public attended the Dawn Anzac Service held before the Memorial Wall at the R.S.L…

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Fine Gesture of War II Men Entertain Old Diggers at Dinner

Nepean Times · Thursday 3 May 1956 · page 2

It was a happy thought that prompted the younger members of Penrith sub-branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. to…

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Nederlands contingent in "Anzac" mars

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 4 May 1956 · page 2

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Welcome Home to Frank Thomas

The St George Call · Thursday 10 May 1956 · page 4

A "welcome home" [?] to Mr. Frank Thomas. [?]ing director of F. L. Kirki.[?] Co. Pty. Ltd., of 663-667[?]…

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U.S. Arms Kings Batten on the 'Cold War' Why talks for disarmament break down

Tribune · Wednesday 16 May 1956 · page 4

LONDON: To find out why the UN Disarmament Sub-committee couldn't agree, you…

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Anzac Service Congratulations (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Thursday 17 May 1956 · page 2

Sir,—As a member of the Penrith sub-branch R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. who took part in the local Anzac Service and march I…

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Auditorium of New War Memorial Centre

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 5

The above picture, although taken some months ago, clearly shows the vast amount of space reclaimed from under the Great Synagogue. The main auditorium of the Great Synagogue’s War Memorial Centre is, expected to he completed, together with other parts of the new building,…

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The Beginning of a War History Report

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 9

When the compilation of an Australian Jewish World War II History was first discussed, one of the questions…

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Great Synagogue War Memorial— Governor-General to Open The New Centre

The Australian Jewish Times · Friday 1 June 1956 · page 1

The Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency, Field-Marshal Sir William Slim, G.C.B., G.C.M.B., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., will open the Great Synagogue's War Memorial Centre on Sunday, August 5,…

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Atomic war and Christian principles

Tribune · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 11

SIR--Cardinal Schuster of Milan in a recent address to Christian workers said: "The (R.C.) Church is ready to…

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War burden falls on workers New peace assembly welcomed

Tribune · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 10

"EVER since it came to office at the end of 1949 the present Federal…

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Martyred for the cold war Demand spreads to vindicate the dead and free the living

Tribune · Wednesday 6 June 1956 · page 5

ON June 19 it will be three years since the American architects of the cold war murdered Ethel and Julius…

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Six Months Gaol Anzac Day Offence

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 June 1956 · page 3

Harold Thomas Cox, 31, fitter of 12 Third Street, Warragamba Dam, was charged at Penrith Court on Wednesday,…

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Toynbee anti-war

Tribune · Wednesday 13 June 1956 · page 7

HEARING Professor Toynbee lecture last week, I enjoyed the audience even more than the…

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